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Founded in 1985, the Eastern Shore Writers Association is a nonprofit, volunteer organization supporting writers, other writers’ groups, and the literary arts. We invite you to join today and connect with the inspiring writing community across the Delmarva Peninsula and the Eastern Shore.

2025 Bay to Ocean Writers Conference
Saturday, March 8th

in-person @ Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Maryland

REGISTER HERE

This year’s 28th annual conference features Keynote Speaker Brian Turner along with Thirty-One Sessions to help writers develop their craft, edit, publish, and market their writing.

Use the link below to learn about the keynote speaker, explore session titles & descriptions, speaker bios, conference at a glance timetable, highlights of last year's conference, view last year's conference program.

SESSIONS & SPEAKERS

Place Your Ad in the BTO Program!

Your ad will be seen by over 200 writers from Maryland’s Eastern Shore and beyond. Advertise your latest book; editing, proofreading, coaching and/or critique services; publishing services; MFA program; and more.

MORE DETAILS HERE


Download the PDF with ad sizes & prices.
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All funds raised through advertising will help support Thursdays with ESWA and the BTO Scholarship Fund.

Space is Limited
Ad artwork is due by February 12th, 2025 at noon.







Upcoming Events

Thursdays with ESWA 

Generative writing workshops, craft sessions, readings and more. Join us every Thursday night from 7:30-9pm EST on Zoom! Click on one of the event links below to register and receive the Zoom link. Free & open to all!

The Bay to Ocean Journal is pleased to announce nominees for the 2024 Pushcart Anthology

POETRY:
Catherine Carter, "When You Stop by High Noon for a New Pierce"
Carol Casey, "It's All About Acceptance"

NONFICTION:
Karen Kendra
, "Heartbeats"
Walter Curran, "Brotherly Love"

FICTION:
James O'Sullivan, "Last Rockfish"
John McKeon, "Undertow"

The Pushcart honors the best literary writing from small presses and publishers. It is one of the most prestigious literary awards out there.

HIghlights of 2024 Bay to Ocean Writers Conference

Next Conference:
March 8th, 2025

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FEBRuary 2025

Bay to Ocean Journal Spotlight Writers

 JOHN J. McKEON 

Undertow

 Jennifer Keith 

Rom Com

This journal of member’s writing is published annually by Eastern Shore Writers Association and features fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and novel excerpts.

Purchase Your Copy Here

Not a Member Yet?  Join today and connect with the inspiring writing community across the Eastern Shore. For the low price of $35 per year, your membership includes free entry to the Crossroads Contest, free entry to the annual Bay to Ocean Journal, access to our video archive filled with great Thursday with ESWA sessions on our private YouTube channel, discounted rate on extended Special Saturday Workshops, and discounted rate on the annual Bay to Ocean Writers Conference!

MORE INFO HERE

Unsure if you’re a member?  Send an email to easternshorewriters@gmail.com and we’ll be glad to check for you!

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